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Owner’s Manual ATTENTION: Please read the content of your owners manual before operating your power chair. Exeter, PA St. Catharines, ON 1-800-800-8586 www.pridemobility.com...
G U I D E L I N E S WARNING! Failure to heed the warnings in this owners manual may result in personal injury. CAUTION! Failure to heed the cautions in this owners manual may result in damage to your power chair. www.pridemobility.com Jazzy 1115 Rev H/Feb03...
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C O N T E N T S INTRODUCTION SAFETY III. EMI/RFI IV. THE JAZZY 1115 ASSEMBLY VI. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS VII. DISASSEMBLY VIII. OPERATION IX. BATTERIES AND CHARGING CARE AND MAINTENANCE XI. OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES XII. WARRANTY Jazzy 1115 Rev H/Feb03...
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I N T R O D U C T I O N INTRODUCTION Information Exchange www.pridemobility.com Jazzy 1115 Rev H/Feb03...
My Authorized Pride Provider Is: NOTE: If you ever lose or misplace your product registration card or your copy of this manual, contact us and we will be glad to send you a new one immediately. Jazzy 1115 Rev H/Feb03 www.pridemobility.com...
Modifications WARNING! Do not modify your power chair in any way not authorized by Pride. Unautho- rized modifications may result in personal injury and/or damage to your power chair. Pre-Ride Safety Check 30-35 psi www.pridemobility.com Jazzy 1115 Rev H/Feb03...
WARNING! Inflate your power chair drive tires from a regulated air source with an avail- able pressure gauge. Inflating your tires from an unregulated air source could overinflate them, resulting in a burst tire and/or personal injury. Incline Information Jazzy 1115 Rev H/Feb03 www.pridemobility.com...
Braking Information Cornering Information WARNING! When cornering sharply, reduce your speed. This greatly reduces the possibil- ity of a tip or fall. To avoid personal injury and/or property damage, always exercise com- mon sense when cornering. www.pridemobility.com Jazzy 1115 Rev H/Feb03...
WARNING! Do not attempt to have your power chair proceed backward down any step, curb, or other obstacle. This may cause the power chair to tip and cause personal injury. Figure 1a. Curb Approach (Correct and Incorrect) Jazzy 1115 Rev H/Feb03 www.pridemobility.com...
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WARNING! Never use your power chair to negotiate steps or escalators. You may cause injury to yourself and to others and/or damage your power chair. Doors Elevators EMI & RFI Lift/Elevation Products Motor Vehicle Transport Transfers www.pridemobility.com Jazzy 1115 Rev H/Feb03...
WARNING! Do not expose your power chair to any type of moisture at any time (rain, snow, mist, or wash). Such exposure can damage your power chair. Never operate your power chair if it has been exposed to moisture until it has dried thoroughly. Jazzy 1115 Rev H/Feb03 www.pridemobility.com...
Removable Parts WARNING! Do not attempt to lift or move a power chair by any of its removable parts. Personal injury and/or damage to the power chair may result. www.pridemobility.com Jazzy 1115 Rev H/Feb03...
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If my power chair is affected by EMI/RFI, what kind of motion should I expect? Is there any way to know for sure whether radio waves are responsible for the unintended motion of my power chair? Has anyone been hurt from erratic, unintended motion of power chairs? Jazzy 1115 Rev H/Feb03 www.pridemobility.com...
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What can I do to reduce the risk that my power chair could be affected by EMI/RFI? What should I do if my power chair moves unexpectedly? If my power chair moves unexpectedly, where should I report this? www.pridemobility.com Jazzy 1115 Rev H/Feb03...
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1 1 1 5 THE JAZZY 1115 ARMRESTS SEAT JOYSTICK CONTROLLER SEAT ASSEMBLY SEAT RELEASE BUTTONS SEAT FRAME BODY SHROUD POWER BASE ASSEMBLY ANTI-TIP FOOTREST WHEELS CASTER WHEEL DRIVE WHEEL Figure 1b. The Jazzy 1115 Jazzy 1115 Rev H/Feb03 www.pridemobility.com...
I V . T H E J A Z Z Y 1 1 1 5 SPECIFICATIONS www.pridemobility.com Jazzy 1115 Rev H/Feb03...
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CHARGING AMMETER MOTOR CONNECTOR MOTOR CONNECTOR DRIVE MOTOR ASSEMBLY DRIVE MOTOR ASSEMBLY CONTROLLER HARNESS BATTERY CHARGER CONNECTORS Figure 2. Jazzy 1115 power base (rear) FRONT-TO-REAR BATTERY CONNECTOR REAR BATTERY BOX FREEWHEEL LEVERS FRONT BATTERY BOX MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER Figure 3. Jazzy 1115 power base Jazzy 1115 Rev H/Feb03 www.pridemobility.com...
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1 1 1 5 POWER BASE COMPONENTS Charging Ammeter: n Charger Fuse: n Main circuit breaker: n Controller Harness Connectors: n Motor Connectors: n Battery Charger: n Battery Boxes: n Drive Motor Assemblies: n Front-to-Rear Battery Connector: www.pridemobility.com Jazzy 1115 Rev H/Feb03...
WARNING! DO NOT use the Jazzy 1115 without the presence of an attendant while the drive motors are disengaged! DO NOT disengage the drive motors when your Jazzy 1115 is on an incline, as the chair could roll down on its own, causing injury!
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Figure 5. Front frame assembly CAUTION! Make certain that the front frame is snapped securely to both the right frame assembly and to the left frame assembly. To install the battery well frame: Figure 6. Fitting the frames www.pridemobility.com Jazzy 1115 Rev H/Feb03...
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WARNING ! Do not pick up the seat frame by the armrests. They are free to pivot, and you may lose control of the seat if they do so, resulting in personal injury or damage to the chair. Figure 9. Motor harness connector Jazzy 1115 Rev H/Feb03 www.pridemobility.com...
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Figure 11. Mounting the footrest TWIST THE CABLE ONCE OR TWICE SO THAT IT DOES NOT EXTEND BEYOND THE SIDE OF THE JAZZY. CONTROLLER HARNESS CONNECTORS Figure 12. Connecting the controller harness www.pridemobility.com Jazzy 1115 Rev H/Feb03...
A D J U S T M E N T S WARNING! If your Jazzy 1115 was configured at your local Jazzy provider or service center, please consult your health care professional before changing seat position, or making any other adjustment.
ADJUSTMENT SCREW IN PLACE ARMREST HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT (OPTIONAL) Figure 15. Armrest angle adjustment To change the armrest height: LOOSEN THIS SETSCREW TO ADJUST JOYSTICK EXTENSION ADJUSTMENT To extend the joystick: Figure 16. Underside of armrest www.pridemobility.com Jazzy 1115 Rev H/Feb03...
TO RAISE LOWER FOOTREST FOOTREST ANGLE To adjust the footrest angle: Figure 17. Footrest adjustment USE A WIRE TIE TO SUPPORT THE CONTROLLER CABLE. JOYSTICK POSITION To change the joystick position: Figure 18. Wire tie location Jazzy 1115 Rev H/Feb03 www.pridemobility.com...
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Pride provider to make sure that arward one (1) inch may be sufficient. ANTI-TIP ADJUSTMENT NUT ment www.pridemobility.com Jazzy 1115 Rev H/Feb03...
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Figure 20. The Jazzy 1115 component assemblies NOTE: During both the disassembly and the assembly of the Jazzy 1115, you may find it helpful to engage the Jazzy drive motors so that it does not roll while you are disassembling or assembling it.
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They are free to pivot, and you may lose control of the seat if they do so, resulting in personal injury, or damage to the chair. Figure 23. Remove the seat www.pridemobility.com Jazzy 1115 Rev H/Feb03...
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SQUEEZE LATCH RELEASE LEVERS TO REMOVE BATTERY WELL FRAME Figure 25. Front frame SQUEEZE THE SILVER- COLORED LEVER ON FRONT FRAME TO SEPARATE FROM SIDE FRAME ASSEMBLIES Figure 26. Front frame Jazzy 1115 Rev H/Feb03 www.pridemobility.com...
VSI CONTROLLER Figure 27. VSI Controller Joystick WARNING! If your power chair begins to move in an unexpected manner, immediately release the joystick. Unless the joystick is damaged, this action should stop your power chair. Keypad www.pridemobility.com Jazzy 1115 Rev H/Feb03...
Pride provider. NOTE: When the batteries approach a discharged state, the first red light will begin to slowly flash, reminding you Figure 27a. VSI Controller Keypad the batteries need to be charged immediately! Speed/Profile Keys Jazzy 1115 Rev H/Feb03 www.pridemobility.com...
NOTE: The socket may also be used for reprogramming the VSI. Contact your authorized Pride provider for more information. Controller Connector 3-pin Charger Inhibit Connector CAUTION! Failure to properly align the connectors can result in damage to the controller, the charger, and the connectors. Thermal Rollback www.pridemobility.com Jazzy 1115 Rev H/Feb03...
The parking brakes have a bad connection. Check the parking brake and motor connections. Make sure the controller connections are secure. An excessive voltage has been applied to the controller. This is usually caused by a poor battery connection. Check the battery connections. Jazzy 1115 Rev H/Feb03 www.pridemobility.com...
C H A R G I N G CHARGING YOUR BATTERIES WARNING! You must recharge your Jazzy 1115s batteries with the supplied onboard or off-board charging system. Do not use an automotive-type battery charger. WARNING! Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds.
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Infrequent Use NOTE: Keep the batteries fully charged and avoid deeply discharging the batteries. Do not charge the batteries for more than 24 hours. How can I get maximum range or distance per charge? Jazzy 1115 Rev H/Feb03 www.pridemobility.com...
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Why do my new batteries seem weak? REMEMBER: The useful life of a battery is quite often a reflection of the care it receives. How can I ensure maximum battery life? www.pridemobility.com Jazzy 1115 Rev H/Feb03...
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How should I store my Jazzy 1115 and batteries? NOTE: If you are storing a Jazzy 1115 for an extended period of time, you may wish to block the unit up off the ground with several boards under the frame. This keeps the tires off the ground and prevent the possibility of flat spots developing.
M A I N T E N A N C E CAUTION! Your Jazzy 1115, like most electrical equipment, is susceptible to damage from the elements. Avoid damp areas of any kind. Direct exposure to water or dampness could cause the power chair to malfunction electronically and mechanically.
30 - 35 psi TO CHECK THE BRAKES: NOTE: The Jazzy may move when performing this test. Immediately release the joystick. You must be able to hear each electrical brake operating within a few seconds of joystick movement. Jazzy 1115 Rev H/Feb03 www.pridemobility.com...
WARNING! To avoid possible injury, be sure that the controllers power is turned off and the power chair is not in freewheel mode before performing this procedure. WARNING! Completely deflate the tire before attempting repair. www.pridemobility.com Jazzy 1115 Rev H/Feb03...
WARNING! Power chair batteries are heavy. See specifications table. If you are unable to lift that much weight, be sure to get help. Lifting beyond your capacity can result in personal injury. Figure 29. Battery box WARNING! Make sure you tighten the fasteners so that the connections are secure. Jazzy 1115 Rev H/Feb03 www.pridemobility.com...
MOTOR BRUSHES CAUTION! If an inspection determines ex- cessive wear on the brushes, they must be replaced or motor damage will result. Fail- ure to maintain the brushes could void the warranty. Figure 31. Battery connections www.pridemobility.com Jazzy 1115 Rev H/Feb03...
To inspect or replace the motor brushes: NEW MOTOR BRUSHES WORN MOTOR BRUSH MOTOR BRUSH CAP Figure 32. Motor brush caps Figure 33. Motor brushes CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE WHEN TO SEE YOUR PRIDE PROVIDER FOR SERVICE: Jazzy 1115 Rev H/Feb03 www.pridemobility.com...
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Positioning Belt (figure 34) WARNING! The positioning belt is not designed for use as a seat belt in a motor vehicle. Nor is your Jazzy 1115 suitable for use as a seat in any vehicle. Anyone travelling in a vehicle should be properly belted into seats approved by the vehicle manufacturer.
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A C C E S S O R I E S Figure 38. Rear basket Figure 39. Cup holder Figure 40. Front shroud Figure 41. Rear shroud Elevating Leg Rests Swing-Away Foot Rests Specialty Seating Systems Shroud Option (figures 40 and 41) Jazzy 1115 Rev H/Feb03 www.pridemobility.com...
X I I . W A R R A N T Y LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY TWO-YEAR WARRANTY EIGHTEEN-MONTH WARRANTY MOTOR/GEARBOX ASSEMBLY Warranty Exceptions: SIX-MONTH LIMITED WARRANTY www.pridemobility.com Jazzy 1115 Rev H/Feb03...
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X I I . W A R R A N T Y Warranty Exclusions: Damage caused by: Jazzy 1115 Rev H/Feb03 www.pridemobility.com...
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Quality Control- Model 1115 Thank you for making the Pride Jazzy your choice in power chairs. We have thoroughly inspected your Jazzy. The following checkmarks indicate that it has been test driven and inspected. Model #______________ Serial #______________ Controller Controller Serial # Inclusion of all Parts Fit and Finish Performance...
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My 1115 has red and green lights for charging. What indicates "charging" and "charged"?